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    Inspiron 1520 Integrated graphics, can it be upgraded?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by orion23, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. orion23

    orion23 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi!

    I I buy a 1520 inspiron notebook with Integrated graphics, can I later install an 8600M GT VGA can in it?

    Can it be done?
     
    orion23, Nov 12, 2007
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  2. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    No, I would assume that the motherboards would be different, one having the connection for the Dell specific card, and one without.
     
    booboo12, Nov 12, 2007
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  3. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    No you cannot, they use different chipsets.
     
    odin243, Nov 12, 2007
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  4. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Even if you can, I would get the 8600 right now because the effort and expense needed to upgrade later might not be worth it.
     
    SmoothTofu, Nov 12, 2007
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    orion23 Notebook Consultant

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    It makes sense...

    I just happen to have an 8400M GS VGA that needs a home, so I thought I could save $100 on my next purchase by choosing the integrated graphics.

    Thanks!
     
    orion23, Nov 12, 2007
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